Thread: Project 'Bob' (formerly Bobette)

Well i do occasionally have some good ideas! and it appears to work pretty well though i am not sure how long it will last out in the weather, i may have to redo it before the next coat goes on, but its a damn site cheaper than the masking paper they were trying to peddle at the paint shop

So, bob no longer starts due to a mild electrical mishap. The birds nest of wires behind the dash decided to argue with one another, the debate got heated and sparks flew.

Having decided to move the battery a while back I figure I may as well redo the whole electrical system and tidy up the wiring which is all over the place. Much more work for myself but it will be worth it to have working electrics. I am also going to put in a more modern fuse box, move the ignition system that someone had fitted under the dash to the engine bay out of the way.

Along with all this I discovered that where the speedo is fitted in the dash it is invisible behind my hand when driving, and there is not a lot of space behind it for wires etc. therefore I have begun to make a new dash. Having cut the front to size and cut out holes for the instruments all that is left is to do a final bit of shaping and make a frame to go behind so it sits a bit further forward.



Oh and I should probably drill holes for the switches.....

The last couple of days have been full of land rover based work, sadly it does not look a lot as most of it is fiddly bits and running to and from shops for parts. The custom dash is nearly complete, with just a little wiring to finish it off, I now also have everything I could possibly need for re-wiring bob. Well, with the exception of headlights... But those aren't important right?

Next step will be to make a battery cradle for the engine bay so I can block off the under seat box and my wife can have some comfy seats. It's funny how the workload can triple after such a simple conversation as asking what someone thinks of a seat. Oh well, have a nice set lined up from a BMW

Back to the dash:



As one can probably tell the battle over the landys colour ended in the defeat of tradition in favour of not sleeping on the sofa, I kind of like it though and it will be interesting to say the least

Originally Posted by 450Dan

As one can probably tell the battle over the landys colour ended in the defeat of tradition in favour of not sleeping on the sofa, I kind of like it though and it will be interesting to say the least

Geez, mate - I reckon I would have copped a few nights on the couch over that.....

I dunno Johnno, that's the interior color, the outside is a really dark blue/purple shade and i actually kinda like it, at least i will be noticeable and the plus side is no one will want to nick it!

the end result will be worth it, it could be turd brown with personal insults printed along the sides and i will still be driving it with a smile on my face when its finished lol

Originally Posted by 450Dan

I dunno Johnno, that's the interior color, the outside is a really dark blue/purple shade and i actually kinda like it, at least i will be noticeable and the plus side is no one will want to nick it!

the end result will be worth it, it could be turd brown with personal insults printed along the sides and i will still be driving it with a smile on my face when its finished lol

Hehehehe. Good points.

Now you mention it, that would be novel: covering your vehicle with imaginative and flattering personal insults.

We also agreed that if she picks the colour of this one I can pick the next... Which means I can get another when this is finished

Two days ago I progressed on the Landy, coincidentally I also hurt my back and have been since taking some strong painkiller with a long name and lying around whimpering for attention from the missus... I digress

Built a nice battery holder for the engine bay, looks good to me and is a lot more secure than the one under the seat which was missing the clamp bit.










Just need to put in the new fuse box, rip out all the wires and redo everything and we're golden!!

....just as soon as I am feeling better. Though I do have sympathy from one of our household, it could be down to my half eaten dinner on the bedside table